Best DonorsChoose Podcasts (2024)

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Christine Serrano-Hernandez, Park Ranger for Yosemite National Park 19:31

7h ago19:31

19:31

In our latest episode, we interview Christine Serrano-Hernandez! She is a park ranger for the Yosemite education and community engagement team. Give a listen and find out what life is like as a park ranger in one of the most beautiful places on Earth!

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Most Likely to Get You in Shape with Joe Holder, health consultant & Nike Master Trainer 24:06

4d ago24:06

24:06

Joe Holder is on a mission: Make the world a fitter, healthier place. In his chat with Janelle, Joe shares how a college football injury set him on a new, unexpected path toward helping people meet their goals. This episode is PACKED with expert advice: What does it mean to "learn the algorithm of life"? What 5 things can you do to improve your own…

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Most Likely to Become a Life-changing Teacher with Amanda Calzada, educator 25:19

11d ago25:19

25:19

Do you remember THAT teacher — the one that made all the difference for you? In this episode, Janelle chats with Amanda about the teacher that inspired her to become a world class educator. She also shares about her Mexican-American family, the secret charisma great teachers posess, and the wildest thing that's happened in her classroom. If you've …

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Most Likely to Give Voice to Your Favorite Show with Ashleigh Hairston, actor/writer/producer 31:15

18d ago31:15

31:15

*WARNING: This episode contains astonishing character voices, outrageous vocal warm-ups, and seriously practical tips for building self-confidence.* How did a free-spirited young girl grow up to become a voice actor, writer, and producer? What's it like shaping shows like Craig of the Creek, Tiny Toons Looniversity, and Fairly OddParents: A New Wis…

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It's Time for Dodger Baseball! 19:42

1M ago19:42

19:42

In our first episode of the new school year, we discuss Dodger baseball with our resident Dodgers superfan, Mr. Martinez and his student, Zimram. This episode was recorded before the Dodgers won the World Series and it's great to hear their insight into what makes the Dodgers such a great team! Thank you to Mr. Martinez and Zimram for sitting with …

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Most Likely to Become a Healthcare Professional & Creator with Clara Jones, nurse practioner 23:44

26d ago23:44

23:44

Nurse Clara shares how she grew into her Korean-American identity, why she decided not to become a doctor, and the wide variety of nursing careers you can pursue. She also delves into the nitty gritty (and occasionally bloody) details of nursing life, and gives tactical guidance for building important relationships. Episode spoiler: Giving a newbor…

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Most Likely to Become a Groundbreaking Scientist with Dr. Raven Baxter, molecular biologist 34:02

1M ago34:02

34:02

Dr. Raven (aka "Raven the Science Maven") wants you to know: You're already a scientist. In this episode, she chats with Janelle about overcoming early struggles with math, changing the game when it comes to Black representation, and how it was actually her first job at Burger King that taught her... not everything is as it seems. Most Likely To, a…

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Most Likely to Create Her Own Recipe for Success: Christina Tosi, CEO of Milkbar & award-winning chef 36:06

1M ago36:06

36:06

How does baking build community? What goes into a viral pie? Can a self-proclaimed "midwestern girl" thrive in the male-dominated New York restaurant scene? Christina Tosi's got the answers, and she's sharing all of them! Plus, she gives a sneak peek into her new collab with the Kelce brothers and shares the secret ingredient that makes a perfect c…

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Most Likely to Star on Broadway: Jose Llana, singer & actor 25:47

2M ago25:47

25:47

From The King & I on Broadway to Fatboy Slim's musical, Jose Llana is no stranger to performing at the highest levels. But as a young, gay, Asian-American immigrant, his path was anything but assured. In this chat with Janelle, Jose unpacks Filipino karaoke culture, reveals how he talked his way into his first big audition, and reflects on the ever…

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Most Likely to Launch Into Space: Leland Melvin, astronaut & NFL player 21:05

2M ago21:05

21:05

At 23, Leland Melvin's NFL career was over, but his biggest adventure was just beginning! Leland chats with Janelle about blowing up his mother's living room, super intense astronaut training, and the mind-blowing perspective shifts that happen in space. To learn more about Most Likely To, a podcast by DonorsChoose, visit our homepage: https://www.…

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Most Likely to Style Iconic Characters: Eric Daman, costume designer 30:22

2M ago30:22

30:22

How does a small-town kid from Michigan end up designing the costumes on Gossip Girl? Eric chats with Janelle about how to be brave, find your style, and follow your dreams. Plus, he gives the inside scoop on creating iconic TV characters and reuniting with Blake Lively for the buzzy new film, It Ends With Us. To learn more about Most Likely To, a …

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Most Likely to Redefine Beauty: Amy Liu, founder of Tower 28 37:00

2M ago37:00

37:00

Growing up Asian American in a majority-white California community, Amy Liu wasn't the most obvious pick to shake up the beauty industry, but that's exactly what she did. The Tower 28 founder chats with Janelle about entrepreneurship, TikTok virality, owning your identity, and how pushing industry boundaries is possible — once you've challenged the…

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Welcome to Most Likely To, A Podcast By DonorsChoose 0:59

3M ago0:59

0:59

If you can see it, you can be it. Tailored to middle and high school students, this podcast profiles executives, artists, authors, doctors, and leaders from underrepresented backgrounds. Each season will feature some of the world’s greatest minds sharing how they became who they are today. Welcome to our first season of the show!…

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Thank you DonorsChoose Contributors and Interviewing the Interviewers!! 16:08

6M ago16:08

16:08

In our latest episode, we thank our DonorsChoose contributors for purchasing some great podcast equipment! It is also time to interview the interviewers with some interesting questions!!

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Teacher Appreciation Week! 18:23

7M ago18:23

18:23

In our latest episode, the BearCasters celebrate the upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week! Listen to the BearCasters discuss all of the amazing teachers that have made a difference in their lives! Give a listen!

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Mother's Day and Minecraft! 26:08

7M ago26:08

26:08

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Mother's Day holiday and how great all of our mothers are! We also discuss the educational value of Minecraft. What are your thoughts as a student, parent or teacher? Is Minecraft educational? Is is something that should be taught in school? Give a listen and don't forget to subscribe so you can listen whene…

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6th Grade Activities and Summer Vacation! 9:06

7M ago9:06

9:06

Hear our thoughts on our upcoming activities for the 6th graders and summer vacation!

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Our Interview with Patty from The Garage Board Shop 26:42

8M ago26:42

26:42

In our latest episode, Patty from The Garage Board Shop came in for an interview! She discusses all of the great opportunities that The Garage Board Shop offers to local students, families, and the community! We also get to see and hear about the inspiration behind some of the awesome designs created by Sebastian, AKA Savage! Give a listen and don’…

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Struggles of Being a Friend, Sports, and The Garage Board Shop 25:03

9M ago25:03

25:03

In our latest episode, we discuss the difficulties of being a friend with the events surrounding Shohei Ohtani as an example. We also discuss sports and a very cool place that one of our BearCasters visits known as The Garage Board Shop (click on their name for their Instagram page). It's a skateboard shop that is doing some awesome things for the …

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STEAM Night and Spring Break!! 23:51

9M ago23:51

23:51

We're getting ready for our upcoming STEAM Night, discussing pets, and talking all about our spring break!

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Our 2024 Career Day Episode! 47:12

10M ago47:12

47:12

It's our Career Day episode for 2024! We had some amazing guests share their careers with Marianna students this week! In this episode, our BearCasters got a chance to sit down and interview a few of those guests! It's a wonderful episode with some wonderful people sharing their wonderful careers!!!! Give a listen!…

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Episode 3: Happy 2024! 28:10

11M ago28:10

28:10

Happy New Year!!! In today's episode, we wish one of our BearCasters a happy birthday! We also discuss the topics of video games, are there some that are not appropriate for kids? Hear our thoughts on it! Hear all about our after school hobbies. Do you have an after school hobby? Finally, movies!! What are some of your favorites? What are some clas…

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2023 Episode 2: It's time for Winter Break! 24:22

12M ago24:22

24:22

In our second episode of the school year, we tell some more hilarious jokes, interview our wonderful principal, Ms. Vargas, and discuss some holiday traditions! Enjoy!

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Our First Episode of the 2023/2024 School Year! 22:37

12M ago22:37

22:37

Our new after-school podcast group has a wonderful first episode for you! In this episode, you will listen to some hilarious jokes, hear an interview with our wonderful Vice Principal, Ms. Campos, and get some information about our upcoming winter program! Enjoy!

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2023 Esperanza Rising 21:22

1+ y ago21:22

21:22

Here our interviews with this year's Esperanza Rising Characters!

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Top 5 DC and Marvel Characters 1:18

2+ y ago1:18

1:18

Interested in the top 5 DC and Marvel Characters? Do you agree with our list?

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Dangerous Plants 3:03

2+ y ago3:03

3:03

What are some of the most dangerous plants in North America? Listen to find out!

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What's going on in Ukraine? 6:16

2+ y ago6:16

6:16

Hear our take on the war happening in Ukraine

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BearCasters Podcast Week of 12/13/21 10:51

3y ago10:51

10:51

Our first podcast with our new equipment! We're starting a podcasting journey this week!

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Esperanza Rising Interviews 21:49

3y ago21:49

21:49

Hear our interviews with the characters from the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz!

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Our Home Podcast: Life During Distance Learning 15:52

4+ y ago15:52

15:52

In this episode, give a listen to how life has been going while learning and working from home. I give a brief interview to both of my own daughers and hear about how their pugs are keeping them from getting bored. In the second portion of our podcast, you'll hear from a student and her mother. They discuss life working at home as well as some othe…

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BearCasters: Our First Podcast of 2020! 15:55

5y ago15:55

15:55

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Episode One: Career Day 12:17

5y ago12:17

12:17

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Episode 2: Esperanza Rising Interviews 33:02

6+ y ago33:02

33:02

Enjoy our second Bearcaster Podcast! In this episode, we interview the characters from the amazing book, Esperanza Rising. Get ready to listen to some great interviews! Some will make you laugh and some will make you cry!

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